Bonier Meaning in English
word · lemma: bony
ˈbɑnjɝ
BOH-nee-er
bˈəʊnɪɐ
BOH-nee-uh
Definition
Having more visible bones, or being thinner, than someone or something else; the comparative form of 'bony'.
Usage & Nuances
Describes physical appearance, often about being slim to the point that bones are more visible. 'Bonier' is the comparative form, so use it when comparing two things or people. Not usually used for compliments.
Spanish: más huesudo - más delgadoPortuguese (BR): mais ossudo - mais magroPortuguese (PT): mais ossudo - mais magroChinese (Simplified): 更瘦骨嶙峋 - 更骨感Chinese (Traditional): 更瘦骨嶙峋 - 更骨感Hindi: और हड्डीयुक्त - ज़्यादा पतलाArabic: أكثر نحولًا - أكثر بروزًا للعظامBengali: আরও হাড্ডিসারRussian: костлявееJapanese: より骨ばったVietnamese: xương xẩu hơnKorean: 더 뼈가 두드러진 - 더 마른Turkish: daha kemikliUrdu: زیادہ ہڈی دارIndonesian: lebih kurus - lebih tulang
Example Sentences
After losing weight, his face looked bonier.
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The cat is bonier than before.
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Her hands look bonier in the winter.
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He’s gotten a lot bonier since he switched diets.
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I think my dog looks bonier after the surgery.
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These jeans make my legs look even bonier.
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